EMBARK ON THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME IN ICELAND!
Ever tried a self drive roadtrip?
Iceland has been an extremely popular destination in the last few years, so much so that you may think you already know a lot about this Nordic gem. But if you don’t visit the country you’d never get the real feel of this paradise & before you start planning we need you to know that if you cannot drive then you don’t have to worry at all!
The RoadTrip is designed in a way that everyone gets a chance to drive & if you’re good at it then you can even be the lead driver for your car. (3/4 Pax in each car)
Note :
• Inform us if you don’t know how to drive so that you can sit with those who know how to drive ! Simple ?
•The roads are easy in Iceland & if you have driven in India you need not worry at all (offbeat driving is not required at all for this roadtrip)
• 6 out of 8 hotels/guest houses that are booked for your roadtrip boast about catching Aurora from their property so you might get lucky too as they are perfectly located! (Fingers crossed)
What’s in store for you ?
• A cracker of an itinerary wherein you can touch all the famous spots as well as cover some of the off-beaten locations
• Aurora Hunting (Northern Lights) at different spots almost every alternate night because we are also staying in remote towns/villages where you can easily go away from the light pollution to get blessed by Aurora Borealis
• Hand-Picked highly rated properties & cabins/cottages in the wild where your travel experience would certainly feel raw, rugged & wild !
• Abundance of nature to fill your lungs & pockets with pure joy
• Chase rainbows, waterfalls, volcanic craters & Lady Aurora
• Play with horses / sheep
• Group games to turn solo travellers into friends for life
• Amazing photos & videos for your social media
What to Pack :
Decathlon / Columbia is your one stop shop for all these essentials that you’ll need during your Iceland trip. Autumn time is going to be cold in Iceland so you need prepare your bag properly to make your journey smooth
• Rule No. 1 is to Focus on layering
• One fleece jacket & One thick jacket
• Shoes with a good grip (prefer hiking shoes)
• Gloves (prefer waterproof gloves)
• Sunscreen + Sunglasses
• Powerbank & Universal Adaptor
• Sweater / Thermal
• Warm Socks
• Swimsuit for the thermal pools
• Woollen Cap / Skull Cap to stay warm
• Waterproofing is important so shop accordingly
You can ask for pictures or videos if you need any reference with regard to winter clothing but make sure you pack light because you also need to fit your suitcase inside your vehicle!
Trip Dates : 8th October to 17th October
Day Wise Itinerary:
Day 1 Reykjavik: Iceland Arrival Day
• Reach your hotel in Reykjavik
• Rest after your long flight
• Meet your Co-travellers
• Evening is free for leisure
• You can try a Local Bar/Pub
• Or maybe you can try the local cuisine
NOTE: Airport shuttle bus is available at the airport to reach the city centre as taxis can be really expensive(fly bus shuttle transfer will cost you around 29 Euros)
Day 2: Reykjavik City
• Walking city tour
• Enjoy slow travel today
• Get acquainted with the car + do some test drives + learn all the rules before we begin the roadtrip
• Visit Blue lagoon today & Rejuvenate
• Overnight stay in Reykjavik
Day 3: Drive to Hvolsvollur
Enroute visit :
* Thingvellir National Park
* Haukadalur Geothermal Area (Lunch here)
* Gullfoss Waterfall
* Selfoss Waterfall
* Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Day 4:: Drive to Vik
Enroute cover:
* Skogafoss waterfall
* Sólheimajökull Glacier walk(3 to 4 hours)
* Iceland Plane Crash on the Solheimasandur black sand beach
* Dyrholaey Peninsula view point
* Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach and Basalt columns
Day 5: : Drive towards Hofn
Points covered today :
* Katla geopoint park
* Skeiðará Bridge
* Optional Extra Activity : Ice Cave/Glacier Ziplining to be pre-booked
* Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon boating
* Diamond Beach
Day 6:: Drive to Egilsstadir
Enroute visit :
* Vestrahorn
* Red Chair -Roter Stuhl auf Felsen
* Hvalnes Beach
* Hvalnes Lighthouse
* Laekjavik Coast
* Seydisfjordur church
* Mjoifjordur
* Optional Extra Activity: Horseback Riding in the East
* Optional Extra Activity: Entrance to VÖK Baths
Day 7: Drive to Akureyri
Enroute visit:
* Stuðlagil Canyon viewpoint
* Dettifoss
* Lake Mývatn
* Námaskarð Pass
* Dimmuborgir
* Goðafoss
Day 8: Drive to Kirkjufell
Enroute cover :
* Akureyri town walk
* Hauganes Whale Watching Tour
* Grafarkirja church
* Víðimýrarkirkja church
* Hvitserkur
* Snaefellsnes
Day 9 : Drive to Reykjavik
Enroute cover :
* Kirkjufell
* Djúpalónssandur
* Arnastapi
* Búðakirkja church
* Ytri-Tunga
* Gerðuberg cliffs
Day 10: Time for Goodbye Hugs
Drop the vehicle in the morning, check out & extend if your office allows or simply look for the airport shuttle bus to fly back home
Note :
• Airport pick up is not included because all solo travellers are likely to arrive at different intervals but if you guys are reaching at the same time then we will connect you on WhatsApp 5 days before your departure
• when we are away from the city we will have to rely on either super markets or you can use your ready to eat packets / theplas
• staying away from the city increases the chances of catching Aurora Borealis
• Daily breakfasts are included at your hotels but we will need to squeeze in some time for lunch during our daily tours
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